The Science of Motivating Teams When They Need It Most

Bracketology: SEC takes lead over Big Ten for most teams in NCAA Tournament projection

The SEC has 12 teams while the Big Ten dropped from 13 to 11 teams in Jerry Palm's latest bracket

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Dalot: Utd motivated by Amorim's leadership plea

Diogo Dalot said Man United's players were motivated to draw with Liverpool after criticism from Ruben Amorim that he does not have enough leaders.

ESPN - Jan. 6

AP poll reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team

The latest poll is out, and here's what's next for all 25 teams.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Want to Be More Successful This Year? Science Says Tackle Only 1 Goal at a Time

New year, new you? Absolutely. But research shows that’s much more likely to happen if you make one change at a time.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Is it true that … breakfast is the most important meal of the day?

Fans of the full English will be horrified by the trend for fasting, but does this argument hold sway with our expert?. “People get very passionate about breakfast, and whether they eat it or not,” ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Malik Nabers sets Giants team record for most receptions in a single season

Nabers became the Giants' single-season leader in catches despite uncertainty and upheaval at quarterback throughout the year.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Investigators say jealousy was a motive in murder of Texas teen

Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.

CBS News - Jan. 5

Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets

Two military service members, Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger, have been named as suspects in recent horrific acts, highlighting the need for mental health checks for veterans and ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

‘I became an optimist the night my wife died’: a science writer on loss and letting go of rationalism

Sumit Paul-Choudhury had always prided himself on his critical thinking, until his wife was diagnosed with cancer and he was forced to rethink his life from scratch. People reacted in different ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

What Is the Most ‘Perfect’ Achievement in Sports?

From a hole-in-one to a soccer hat trick, every game has its own version of nirvana.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Police search for motive in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion at Trump hotel

Matthew Livelsberger died in an apparent suicide after reportedly breaking up with wife six days before explosion. Police in the US were still investigating the possible motivations and background ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

When the Husband Stops Scrolling and Starts Posting

A second-person narrative of social media.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Believe it or not: The Cavaliers are one of the most dominant teams we've ever seen

Can Cleveland win it all this year?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

These airlines were the most on time in 2024, analysis finds

Delta ranked highest among U.S. carriers despite a computer outage in July that caused thousands of cancellations.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Burglars are scoring big when athletes aren't home

Uptick in break-ins rattles players and causes leagues to scramble for help.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Blackpool 'needs arena' to attract biggest stars

Former councillor and musician Tony Williams says Blackpool desperately needs a larger music venue.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Motive in Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion Is Still Unclear as New Details Emerge

Officials said they used data from Tesla charging stations to chart the driver’s dayslong journey from Colorado to the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

That feeling when your guests finally leave

BBC News - Jan. 3

Will Brinson's NFL Week 18 best bets: Motivation, starters resting key; Bengals roll to stay alive

Brinson's best bets for Week 18 of the NFL season

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

‘Worst-case scenario’: when needed most, New Orleans bollards were missing in action

Those barriers were being repaired – and others were down – when attacker struck, prompting questions. Like the rest of those living in New Orleans at the time, Aaron Miller – then the city’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

USA's Cardoso 'motivated' by transfer interest

Constant transfer speculation is giving Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso extra motivation to play at his best, according to the United States international.

ESPN - Jan. 3

When History Rhymes

We cover the surprising parallels between Donald Trump and a president from the past.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

When your Traitors journey hits an unexpected delay

BBC News - Jan. 3

Mystery shrouds Las Vegas Cybertruck bomber's motives, authorities say

Family, friends and the close-knit Green Beret community can't square the Matthew Livelsberger they knew with the Cybertruck explosion police say he carried out in Las Vegas.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees

Members of the Elsevier-published Journal of Human Evolution quit, citing AI production processes introducing errors, high author fees, and concerns over editorial independence.

Wired - Jan. 2

Europe needs to tackle its red tape problem

Complex overlapping rules and burdensome reporting requirements are strangling EU growth

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Does the United States need a debt limit?

The federal debt limit has no practical value. This suggests that ending it would be a good idea. Yet the laws of unintended consequences suggest that there are unforeseen effects that may be worse ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

These airlines were the most on time in 2024

Supply chain issues and strong travel demand continued in 2024.

CNBC - Jan. 2

How to succeed at forming new habits, from the author of 'Change: 6 science-backed strategies to transform your brain, body, and behavior'

Here's how to give yourself the best chance at success, says the author of "Change: Six science-backed strategies to transform your brain, body, and behavior."

CNBC - Jan. 2

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